Climate change

Climate Change

The
wellbeing of all Victorians is directly connected to the health of our
environment, the quality of our infrastructure and services, and the strength
of our economy. Changes in our climate may put each of these assets under
pressure.

In 2013 the first comprehensive Victorian
Climate Change Adaptation Planwas released. It sets out how
the Government is managing climate risks to our natural assets, essential
infrastructure and services such as our waterways, transport systems, and our
healthcare and emergency response systems. It shows that to be most effective,
climate change adaptation requires government, businesses and the community to
work together.

A key commitment in the Adaptation Plan is the delivery of a Climate Change Adaptation Memorandum of
Understanding with local government, which was signed on 24 September 2014. The MoU
represents an important step forward in the evolution of the relationship
between state and local government on climate change adaptation, establishing a
strong, shared foundation to continue to work together to clarify
responsibilities.

Further
information about climate change science, data and the 2012 independent review
of the Climate Change Act 2010 can be
found at www.climatechange.vic.gov.au

Following the State Election held on 29 November 2014, there has been a change of Government. The website will be updated accordingly.